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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1997.232
Title
Vasakasajja Nayika After Her Bath
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
late 19th century-20th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/213393

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions
28 x 20 cm (11 x 7 7/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of James E. Robinson III in honor of Stuart Cary Welch and Alve John Erickson
Accession Year
1997
Object Number
1997.232
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Standing on a white pedestal is a female figure, identified as a vasakasajja nayika, or a heroine that dresses up for her lover. She has just finished her bath and is getting ready to meet her lover. She wears a red fabric that partially covers her body, bracelets, armlets, earrings, necklaces, and anklets. She holds her long, black hair in her left hand while she reaches with her right hand for a small perfume flask on a wooden table behind her. An attendant stands nearby with a gold tray that holds more jewelry. In front of the attendant is a large washing basin and ewer.
The nayika stands on a terrace with white columns. The wall behind her is painted green and decorated with gold arabesques. A small chandelier (?) hangs above her head.

Verification Level

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